Cragg had an outstanding college career with the Arkansas Razorbacks under Coach McDonnell, winning individual NCAA titles at 3,000m, 5,000m and 10,000m on the track, as well as indoor titles. In 2004, Cragg was voted SEC athlete of the year1 and the Track and Field News magazine Collegiate Athlete of the Year.

Cragg is considered by many to be the most outstanding distance runner in the long and distinguished history of Arkansas track and field. He is the school record holder for 3,000m, 5,000m and is the only Razorback to win the 10,000, 5,000 and 1,500 meter races at a single SEC Championship meet.